Saturday, 9 January 2016

Bill Cosby's medal of freedom maybe stripped

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor, established in 1963. A new bill would give President Obama the power to strip embattled comedian Bill Cosby of his Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Bill Cosby, an American icon as comedian, actor and father figure since the 1960s, has fallen from favor since 2002, when President George W. Bush awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his cultural contributions.

Cosby, who is 78, is currently charged with second-degree sexual assault, stemming from a relationship with a Temple University employee in 2004. If convicted of the felony, Cosby could face up to 10 years in prison and a $25,000 fine.

He pleaded not guilty to all allegation and charges. President Obama has said he was powerless to act if he decided to do something.


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